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8 Best Football Goals That Are Sure to Score You Some Points with the Kids
These top-rated football goals are ideal for garden kickabouts.
The best goals for kids turn any back garden into a football stadium. Whether your children dream of scoring at Wembley or Hampden Park, a high-quality goal lets them play the beautiful game at home. A good goal helps budding sports stars improve their technique, giving them something to aim at. It also stops balls flying over fences or into plants, barbecues, and windows.
There are many options to choose from, whatever the size of your garden. From sturdy goals that withstand harsh weather to portable ones for the park, there is something for every need and budget. Most goals are simple to assemble and can be fixed securely into the lawn for safety.
Whether your kids are just learning to kick a ball or aspire to play for the national team, we have rounded up a range of football goals to suit different children.
How We Tested
Our writer’s seven- and five-year-olds are never far from a football, so testing these goals was not a hardship. We had good weather for assembling the products and putting them through their paces. While the kids put us in goal and subjected us to a barrage of penalties, we considered how portable, stable, and easy to assemble the goals were, keeping an eye out for those that offered good quality and value for money.
Why you can trust IndyBest reviews: Kat Storr is an experienced journalist who has written extensively about children and parenting. For IndyBest, Kat has reviewed everything from sand play tables to remote control cars. She tests each product thoroughly with the help of her three sons, providing honest opinions to help you spend your money wisely.
The Best Kids’ Football Goals for 2026 Are:
- Best overall – Forza football goal: £49.99, Networldsports.co.uk
- Best budget buy – Kipsta football goal kage: £27.99, Decathlon.co.uk
- Best for practising skills – Opti target training pop-up football goal: £18, Argos.co.uk
1. Forza Football Goal
Best Overall
Size: 6ft x 4ft
Weight: 18.56kg
Why we love it: Highly durable, easily assembled, lots of size options.
This goal stood up to a pummelling by the weather and a constant stream of footballs fired by a seven-year-old and his mates. It is a sturdy product that took less than 10 minutes to assemble. The only fiddly part was attaching the net to the PVC posts, especially with impatient onlookers. The goal comes with U-pegs to secure it in the grass, giving parents peace of mind that it won’t fall on anyone.
At 6ft x 4ft, this goal is one of the smaller Forza options, suitable for those aged seven and under. It was the perfect size for our five-year-old, but our seven-year-old might benefit from a larger size. Forza also sells goals in 8ft x 4ft (£66, Amazon.co.uk), 8ft x 6ft (£89.99, Amazon.co.uk), and the adult standard size of 12ft x 6ft (£129, Amazon.co.uk), so there are options for all ages and lawn sizes.
£50 from Networldsports.co.uk
2. Kipsta Football Goal Kage
Best Budget Buy
Size: 95cm x 70cm x 70cm
Weight: 2.5kg
Why we love it: Great value, loved the size, comes with a cover with a carry strap.
Take note: Not weatherproof.
This is a good-value goal. The kage is easy to set up – just clip on the corners, stake it into the grass, and you are ready for a kickabout. It is a good size for a garden but less robust than some other options, and it needs to be taken down when not in use as it is not weatherproof. At 3ft x 2ft, kids older than seven might find it a little small.
However, our boys loved the look of this goal, and we loved that it was incredibly easy to put up and take down. It also comes in a cover with a carry strap, making it simple to store and take to the park.
£28 from Decathlon.co.uk
3. Opti Pop-Up Football Goal
Best for Taking to the Park
Size: 76cm x 122cm x 76cm
Weight: 1.65kg
Why we love it: Lightweight and portable, great price.
Take note: On the small side for older kids; ball and pump included aren’t the best quality.
If you are planning a garden football match, you will need two goals, and this lightweight pop-up pair is a great choice. The goals are super easy to put together – they pop open when removed from the bag, and you just add the fibreglass pole and use ground pegs to secure them.
Our five-year-old tester loved playing with these goals, but we found them a bit small for our older football fan. However, amateur football coaches will find these perfect for passing drills like rondos. If your kids are beginning to take football more seriously, these can help their technique. The goals come with a ball and pump, but these are a little flimsy, so we used our own ball. This set best suits the two- to five-year-old age range.
The biggest benefit is portability – pack them up and take them anywhere. They are great at the park with friends or at the grandparents’ house. As with all pop-up products, getting them back in the bag was tricky – it took two adults – but perhaps we were just extra tired that day.
£15 from Argos.co.uk
4. Opti Target Training Pop-Up Football Goal
Best for Practising Skills
Size: 76cm x 107cm x 76cm
Weight: 1kg
Why we love it: Great for football obsessives, easy to put together, great price, can be used indoors and outdoors.
Take note: A bit flimsy.
Our seven-year-old is obsessed with practising his skills, and this target-training option went down a storm. He could spend time alone firing the ball at the hole in the net. The only issue was that he kicks the ball quite hard, so the goal kept bending backwards with each shot, as it is quite flimsy.
The goal is easy to put together and could work indoors if you allow kids to play football inside. Included are ground pegs, a bag, a ball, and a pump, which were not particularly good quality. However, this goal comes at a great price and will keep young footballers busy.
£18 from Argos.co.uk
5. Chad Valley Inflatable Goal Set
Best Inflatable
Size: 91cm x 93cm x 155cm
Weight: 1kg
Why we love it: Great price.
Take note: A bit of a novelty; we swapped to a firmer ball.
This goal is more of a novelty item than a serious training tool, but it offers plenty of fun. The price point makes it a great gift, and it is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. We found the ball and goal easy to inflate, although it doesn’t come with a pump, and the ball was a bit flimsy – our testers used a sturdier ball for target practice. The boys also enjoyed sticking their heads through the holes, causing much hilarity. However, being inflatable, don’t be surprised if it pops.
£10 from Argos.co.uk
6. Quickdraw Mini Football Goal Set for Kids
Best for Toddlers
Size: 44cm x 31cm
Weight: 185g
Why we love it: Doesn’t take up much space, easy to assemble, great for toddlers.
If you have a young child just discovering their love of football, this set could be perfect. It won’t break the bank or take up much space. It is very easy to put together and comes with a small ball and pump. Recommended for ages three and up, this is a perfect first goal for a toddler. At 44cm wide and 31cm high, it fits in a small patio garden or indoors on a rainy day. It helps little ones develop gross motor skills and burn energy.
£9 from Amazon.co.uk
7. Catchluck Football Goal
Best for Target Practice
Size: 80cm x 120cm x 80cm
Weight: 1.1kg
Why we love it: Compact for small gardens, portable.
Take note: Best for young kids.
This product helps young players hone goal-scoring skills. It comes with targets to aim for and holes to kick through. It is small at 120cm x 80cm, making it perfect for small gardens or park trips. It packs up easily in its carry bag. Our young testers enjoyed taking turns to hit the targets, but this goal is more suitable for younger children. Older kids can kick with extra force that will test the ground pegs.
£23 from Amazon.co.uk
8. UEFA Champions League 4ft x 3ft Flexi Goal
Best for Easy Assembly
Size: 90cm x 120cm x 90cm
Weight: 1.3kg
Why we love it: Lightweight, portable.
Take note: Not the most durable; re-packing is a faff.
Aspiring football stars will love this officially licensed Champions League goal. At 4ft x 3ft, it doesn’t take up too much space and is lightweight enough for the park (though less sturdy than some options). Our testers found it easy to put together, and ground pegs made it secure in the grass. The carry bag is useful, but getting the goal back in was trickier than taking it out. This goal is not as durable as others, so we wouldn’t leave it outdoors overnight.
£35 from Argos.co.uk
The Verdict: Football Goals
The Forza goal takes the winner’s trophy. It is made from strong PVC, so it withstands even the punchiest penalty shootouts. It comes in various sizes to suit different gardens, and the net is good quality and easy to attach. The Kipsta kage is also a great choice if you are on a budget. It is portable, easy to assemble, and comes at an excellent price. Protect little ones from the sun while in the garden with our pick of the best kids’ sunscreens.
